Rozpatrzenie

Rozpatrzenie is a term in Polish law describing the examination and decision-making phase conducted by a competent authority regarding an submitted application, request, complaint, or notification. The process ends with a formal decision that grants, denies, or conditions the request. The noun derives from rozpatrzyć, meaning to consider or examine, and is a standard element of official procedure.

In administrative law, rozpatrzenie is regulated by procedural codes such as the Code of Administrative Procedure (Kodeks postępowania administracyjnego). During rozpatrzenie, the authority reviews documents, evaluates evidence, applies relevant law, and issues a written decision (rozstrzygnięcie or decyzja), including its reasons and any attached conditions.

Rozpatrzenie occurs in many contexts, including applications for permits, social benefits, or subsidies, handling of complaints, and other official requests. Time limits generally apply; authorities must decide within statutory periods, and extensions may be allowed in complex cases upon justification.

If the decision is unfavorable or incomplete, the party typically has avenues for recourse, such as an appeal to a higher authority, a complaint, or judicial review, as provided by law. A new rozpatrzenie may follow on appeal, remand, or revision by the authority depending on the circumstances.